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  1. 18th March 2006, 03:52 PM #1
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    Default Casting Resin - Shelf life

    I bought and partially used a tin of Diggers casting resin about 6 months ago.

    Reopened the remainder today and its pretty solid - certainly beyond picking up with syringe or pouring.. Is there anything that can be done to revive it. ?

    Thought I had carefully replaces lid but obviously not carefully enough.

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    To my knowledge, she is set for life.

    I used to think it wouldn't go hard unless you added the catalyst, but after leaving the lid "not on tight", I too found out it sets.

    Make sure the lid is wiped clean, on tight and kept in cool cupboard. Although I go through a fair bit, I have found it keeps for at least 12 months.

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    Casting resin actually has a REALLY short shelf life - I had a tin that was set solid as soon as I opened it - I think it was probably 'off' when I bought it, took it back the same day & swapped it over fopr a new tin. Saleman said they have to keep rotating the stock very carefully due to the short life.
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    Thanks for advice guys .. looks like one less tin to clutter garage with.
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